Manitou Springs Carnivale

10/12/2026

Join us Tuesday at The Loft for Coffee with the Krewe! Learn how to become a ManiKrewe Member, important dates for the 2026-2027 Carnivale season, how to volunteer, and more! We are looking forward to seeing you! 9am to 11am.

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09/30/2026

Headstands for our very first Camp ManiKrewe fundraiser being a SUCCESS! 🤸🏕️

Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit ended up gaining 1 new ManiKrewe member, over $100 in revenue, and received extra money from our Mardi Gras-colored signature drink, the "ManiKrewe Mambo" 🍹

Special thanks to all of our campers who attended and earned badges, to our ManiKrewe ladies for all their hard work, and to Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort for being the perfect setting!!

09/29/2026

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ DAYS UNTIL THE EPIPHANY! Aka the beginning of Mardi Gras season💛💚💜

Coming up fast folks!! Who's ready?!

09/25/2026

Pack your beads and your best camp spirit! 💜💚💛

Manitou Springs Carnivale's Camp ManiKrewe is happening this Sunday at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, with crafts, a cookout, music, libations and a little Mardi Gras magic. Come hang out, earn a badge or two and learn how to get a krewe together for Carnivale!

📅 Sunday, September 27th
⏰️ 2–5 PM
📍 2 El Paso Blvd

09/22/2026

Enjoy the last few weeks of nice weather and close out your summer by attending our Camp ManiKrewe fundraiser, featuring 21+ drinks, s'mores, grilling, yard games, making friendship bracelets, and MORE! 🏕️ Sunday, September 27th from 2-5 PM Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort / $25 tickets sold on our Zeffy website (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/camp-manikrewe) or at the gate! 🏕️

COMMENT IF YOU ARE COMING! 🤩

09/19/2026

Peace, love and giant puppets! ✌️❤️

Our friend Sofia Gabriela Hernandez Crade, an amazing multimedia artist and giant puppet maker, will be at the free Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Fest tomorrow! Head to Panorama Park, say hi and get inspired to learn how to build your own puppet at our upcoming workshop! Details coming soon. 👀

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Panorama Park, COS

09/16/2026

Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit invites YOU🫵 to close out your summer at our Camp ManiKrewe fundraiser! Think: s'mores, hamburgers, hotdogs, 21+ refreshments, yard games, friendship bracelet making, signing up to volunteer or join on a Krewe...You can't miss this! 🏕️

📍 Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
🗓️ Sunday, September 27
⏰ 2-5 PM
🎟️ $25 on our Zeffy website link (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/camp-manikrewe) or at the gate

05/14/2026

We are thrilled to be included in this wonderful art project---SO much talent these kiddos have---art and music and video! We love that Carnivale is valued and a beloved cultural tradition in our sweet town!

Our Place In The Peaks, is a collaborative work that brings together K–5 students, Manitou Springs graduates, teachers, and local artist Sallie Hall. It is b...

05/04/2026

The ManiKrewe sends a huge THANK YOU to the Manitou Springs Women's Club for their generous $500 grant. 💛

Because of you, we’re now able to do a series of puppet-building workshops this year! We can’t wait to see the creativity it inspires.

These incredible women do so much for our community, and we are truly grateful for their support. 🎉